iaku-iaku (iaku-iaku)
iepe
kakurai iakurai
kapuapu
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[kəkwapu]
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Example: Agricultural: When this plant is in flower, it is said that an edible shellfish (Suefa) is ready to be harvested. Light: A dry portion of wood is also used by older men as a "lightstick". Fuel: Two dry sticks are rubbed together as firestarter, in the absence of matches.
Scientific name: Hedycarya dorstenioides, Speaker: Jean Pascal Wahe
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keraha
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Example: The bark of this tree has a strong smell, and people macerate it and use it to bath. It is said to perfume the body, particularly after hard work. People use it to cover all of their body. A piece of the bark can be put with a person’s clothing to add a nice smell.
Scientific name: Cryptocarya turbinata, Speaker: Martial Wahe
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kon kory
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Example: Fruits edible and sold in market to earn money.
Scientific name: Dracontomelon vitiense, Speaker: Emmanuel Maasi
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kwanasanas
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Example: Ornamental: The tiny seeds, appearing as a powder, are used to decorate one’s face during kastom ceremonies. The plant is used when the fruit is yellow.
Scientific name: Dendrobium, Speaker: Martial Wahe
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lantana
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Example: To treat Ringworm, grind leaves and squeeze juice on ringworm, once a day for 7 days. Sores sometimes take a while to heal.
Scientific name: Lantana camara, Speaker: Johnson Noar
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makhum
manhewao sarapiran
napesan
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Example: The wood from this tree makes strong house posts as well as timber for benches and can be used as firewood. If you don’t have soap, you can take the leaf, mash it up and wash with it--it produces a foam that cleans. Use for washing yourself, for example. If this tree has fruits, then people know that it is a good time to plant sweet potatoes and other crops.
Scientific name: Alphitonia zizyphoides, Speaker: Jean Pascal Wahe
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napuer
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Example: Hunting: Birds are attracted to this plant for their fruits. As a result, hunters gather around this plant when they desire to hunt these birds.
Scientific name: Psychotria milnei, Speaker: Emmanuel Maasi
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narami kari
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Example: 1. Fowl sometimes lay their eggs in the center of these ferns.
Scientific name: Asplenium australasicum, Speaker: Martial Wahe
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natuan
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Example: Kastom medicine to ascertain the type of sickness a person has. Take two small 6 in. long branches with leaves, and place this on the person along with another unspecified plant. Will help diagnosis.
Scientific name: Breynia disticha, Speaker: Johnson Noar
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natukian
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Example: 1. During good weather it is considered taputo cut this plant. If one does do so, bad weather is expected to happen.
Scientific name: Collospermum montanum, Speaker: Martial Wahe
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neimeiraer
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Example: Leaf used to thatch house. Chew base of stem as sugar cane - it’s sweet.
Scientific name: Miscanthus sinensis, Speaker: Martial Wahe
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nisu manug
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Example: Children collect young leaves to decorate their exercise books in school. If a person does not want to get too drunk on kava, they will chew 3 leaves before drinking, and spit out remains while swallowing the juice. This plant has the power to reduce effects of Kava.
Scientific name: Adiantum diaphanum, Speaker: Johnson Noar
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nuamera
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Example: This is used as a medicine to treat babies and children with fever. Take 1 handful of leaves and squeeze the "juice" from them into a cup, add a small amount of water, just enough to dilute the strong taste of the leaf liquid. Drink 3 or 4 times a day until fever is reduced. This liquid is also good for people who have done heavy work or who are old, as it is said to strengthen the veins. So, if a person is feeling week, they can drink a few cups of this preparation. The name "Nuamera" refers to "live veins," meaning that it will make your veins come alive and bec
Scientific name: Vigna, Speaker: Emmanuel Maasi
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nuri-nanipuka
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Example: This plant is used by dogs who have an upset stomach. They go to eat this grass and then their stomachs feel better. Pigs feed on this grass.
Scientific name: Eleusine indica, Speaker: Jean Pascal Wahe
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penesu
pirawa ~ firawa
ring
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Example: Fuel: Dry portions of this plant are used as firewood. Hunting: Pidgeons are known to eat the fruit of this plant. As a result, hunters will cluster about these trees to hunt this animal. Construction: The timber of the plant is used to make roof members of local houses.
Scientific name: Parasponia andersonii, Speaker: Emmanuel Maasi
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Takiaew sei tasi
takiew
tipurpai
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Example: Construction: The timber of this plant is used as a hardwood for any part of house. It is considered a strong wood.
Scientific name: Claoxylon fallax, Speaker: Martial Wahe
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yesu